What Is Demonstrated by the Fact That Nearly Half of the Affirmative

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is demonstrated by the fact that nearly half of the affirmative action programs in place for police hiring in America's 50 largest cities are court mandated?

• A)The courts are interfering in police hiring
• B)Police departments are not voluntarily ending discrimination
• C)City police forces have more trouble than rural forces in ending discrimination
• D)Affirmative action is most likely illegal if not imposed by the court

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

All indirect manufacturing costs, including costs related to running the factory that cannot be directly tied to a specific product.

Prime Costs

The combination of direct material and direct labor costs that are directly involved in manufacturing a product.

Direct Labor

The work of factory employees that can be easily traced to the production of specific goods or services.

Factory Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs not directly tied to production, including maintenance, utilities, and equipment depreciation.